I added two inches on the length of the pleats, made up the short version and added a lining because the gauze is sheer and I have some other sheer fabrics in mind for the next one. Yep, this was my muslin! Mostly my muslins are not worthy of the camera and blog time!

I LOVE my sewing machine and her fancy detailing, and my serger and her great rolled hems!

"The flute of interior time is played weather we hear it or not.
What we mean by "love" is it's sound coming in.
When love hits the furthest edge of excess, it reaches a wisdom.
And the fragrance of that knowledge!"
Kabir

I had a couple of problems: I could not get the lapped zipper done right. I need to keep reviewing the class and try again because I want to learn how to do it. But I gave up after seam ripping out a LOT of attempts!!!!!!! I ended up putting in the invisible zipper I was using anyway and it came out good.

The other problem was a problem I have ALWAYS which was that the sleeves were unbearably uncomfortable! So now you see them........

..........and now you don't. I had to take them off, cut off about five eighth inches around the entire arm hole, and add a bias trim.

WHAT A RELIEF!!!!!

The reality is I live in these cloths which means that I work in them in the garden, in the kitchen etc. I HATE it when it is constricting my front and back arm every time I lean down to lift things!!!! The sleeves just had to go!

What do you think Tweetie Bird? I LOVE the Bodice, I LOVE the accents with trim, I LOVE the skirt, OK, I LOVE this dress and will make it again.